News Mentions for the week of June 3, 2024
Our faculty often provide insight on current events and topics in the news.
Explore some of the articles that they have contributed to or been quoted in recently below.
- Nature Medicine
How virtual reality therapy is shaping mental health
Simulations in virtual and augmented reality can help patients build confidence and self-esteem, supported by a real-life or virtual therapist. Kim Bullock, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted throughout and the Virtual Reality & Immersive Technology Clinic is mentioned.
- Med Page Today
Hyperoxia Improves Some Respiratory Outcomes Post-Anesthesia in Small Study
A liberal oxygen intervention to induce hyperoxia improved respiratory disturbances in post-operative patients during recovery from anesthesia, results from a small single-blind trial revealed. Scott Kutscher, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- KQED
Can San Francisco Arrest Its Way Out of Tenderloin’s Drug Crisis?
Authorities are touting over 3,000 arrests in the first year of a law enforcement campaign against open-air drug markets, but some policy experts have questioned whether that’s the right approach. Keith Humphreys, the Esther Ting Memorial Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- CNN
Internet addiction may harm the teen brain, MRI study finds
Internet addiction is associated with disrupted signaling in brain regions important for functions such as managing attention, a new study of teens has found. Smita Das, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
- The Tech Interactive
The Tech Celebrates Pride Month
The Tech Interactive celebrates Pride Month - highlighting the remarkable contributions of local LGBTQ+ individuals who have made significant strides in science and technology. Neir Eshel, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is featured in this blog post.
- Psychiatric News
Special Report: Thriving in Residency Training: Establishing Identity, Finding a Mentor, and Growing as a Clinician
July 1 is right around the corner. Are you a new psychiatry resident or entering another year of training? Here is a “road map” that may help you focus your energies as you progress through your residency while also keeping the big picture in mind. Sallie DeGolia, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and Raziya Wang, adjunct clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, share some helpful tips in this article.
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- News Center - Stanford Medicine
Night owl behavior could hurt mental health, sleep study finds
In a new, large-scale study of sleep behavior, Stanford Medicine scientists found that night owls don’t really thrive late at night. Jamie Zeitzer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and Renske Lok, postdoctoral scholar in psychiatry and behavioral sciences, are interviewed about the findings. Follow more news coverage here.
- News Center - Stanford Medicine
Study reveals brain mechanisms behind speech impairment in Parkinson’s
Most Parkinson’s disease patients struggle with speech problems. New research by Stanford Medicine scientists uncovers the brain connections that could be essential to preserving speech. Weidong Cai, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and Vinod Menon, the Rachael L. and Walter F. Nichols, MD, Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, are interviewed. Follow more news coverage here.